Asked by Sarah Bobbitt on May 07, 2024
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For an elderly client who is experiencing chronic nausea and weight loss,which laboratory result would the nurse recognize as being most consistent with a diagnosis of Imbalanced Nutrition: Less Than Body Requirements?
A) Serum glucose of 78 mg/dL
B) Serum albumin of 3.2 g/dL
C) Creatinine of 1.0 mg/dL
D) Potassium of 4.1 g/dL
Chronic Nausea
Persistent nausea that lasts for a prolonged period, often resulting from various medical conditions or treatments, and significantly affects quality of life.
Serum Albumin
A protein found in blood plasma that helps maintain the body's osmotic pressure and transport substances, such as hormones and medications.
Weight Loss
The reduction of total body mass due to loss of fluid, body fat, or lean mass, often as a result of exercise, diet, or health conditions.
- Evaluate laboratory findings in relation to nutritional well-being.
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Learning Objectives
- Evaluate laboratory findings in relation to nutritional well-being.
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